Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 65.09 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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LSE:BFSP Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC LSE:BFSP
33 GF Score
Price £0.82
GF Value £0.42
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Blackfinch Spring VCT Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)?

Blackfinch Spring VCT LSE:BFSP 33 Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 65.09 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:BFSP with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.42 (Significantly Overvalued).

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Blackfinch Spring VCT's average basic shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 65.09 Mil.


Blackfinch Spring VCT  (LSE:BFSP) Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Explanation

A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.


Be Aware

Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.


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Blackfinch Spring VCT Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Historical Data

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Blackfinch Spring VCT Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Chart

Blackfinch Spring VCT Annual Data
Trend Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 9.69 17.92 26.09 39.40 61.83

Blackfinch Spring VCT Semi-Annual Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.67 35.48 43.31 58.57 65.09
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Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC LSE:BFSP
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Blackfinch Spring VCT Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) Calculation

Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.

Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.

Please note: GuruFocus named Shares Outstanding (EOP) is the shares for that exact time point. It is usually used to calculate balance sheet related items, such as Book Value per Share, etc. While Shares Outstanding (Diluted Average) and Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) are the weighted average shares over a period of time (a year, a quarter, or so). They are usually used to calculate income statement or cashflow statement related items, such as Earnings per Share (Diluted), etc.

What does a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 65.09 Mil mean?
Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) has a Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 65.09 Mil as of Dec. 2025. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Blackfinch Spring VCT and its competitors.
Is Blackfinch Spring VCT's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) too high?
Blackfinch Spring VCT's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 65.09 Mil. Overall, Blackfinch Spring VCT has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blackfinch Spring VCT's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) compare to BLK and BX?
Blackfinch Spring VCT's Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) of 65.09 Mil can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) for an Asset Management company?
A good Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The average shares outstanding over two periods not accounting for dilutive securities like convertible bonds. View historical data on Blackfinch Spring VCT and its competitors. Blackfinch Spring VCT's current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 65.09 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blackfinch Spring VCT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.42, compared to a current price of £0.82 — trading 94% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 65.09 Mil. Blackfinch Spring VCT's overall GF Score™ is 33/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP), the current Shares Outstanding (Basic Average) is 65.09 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Blackfinch Spring VCT (LSE:BFSP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blackfinch Spring VCT stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £0.82 is trading 94% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.42. GuruFocus considers Blackfinch Spring VCT to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:BFSP:

  • Shares Outstanding (Basic Average): 65.09 Mil
  • GF Value™: £0.42 vs. price of £0.82 (94% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 33/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BFSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Blackfinch Spring VCT Business Description

Address Meadow Barn, Elkstone Studios, Elkstone Studios, Cheltenham, GBR, GL53 9PQ
Blackfinch Spring VCT PLC is an investment management company. Its objective is to invest in growth-stage technology-enabled companies that are on their scale-up journey. The Company is engaged in a single segment of business, being the investment business.
33GF Score

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